Dr. Kay Martin will serve as deputy director of Rutherford County Schools, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. With more than 50,000 students and 50 schools, the school district is the fourth largest in Tennessee. As deputy, Dr. Martin will support the director in a variety of daily managerial functions. “Dr. Martin has…
Rutherford County high school students will gain an enhanced driver’s education program using simulators thanks to a generous donation by StateFarm in conjunction with the Business Education Partnership Foundation. Using a $58,000 donation, Rutherford County Schools will provide drivers education “Virtual Reality Systems” at all high schools. High school students are eager to obtain their…
Congratulations to Associates in Pediatric Therapy for their ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 26th at 4pm. Associates in Pediatric Therapy is located at 855 West College Street, Suite F, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Just across from Skate Center West) and can be contacted at 615-652-1083.
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is elated to introduce the 2023–2024 members of the Rutherford Foundation Commonwealth Society. The 13 new inductees will explore the internal operations of the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital and learn the importance of local healthcare. Founded in 1996, The Commonwealth Society was created by Jean Moser to provide insight…
The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on October 27 and 28 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can compete in Men’s, Women’s, or Co-ed level-based doubles divisions. This tournament is open to any player 18 and over and all levels of experience with two guaranteed matches. Tournament registration is…
Nashville Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of a 10-year-old male Andean bear, Pinocchio, from Salisbury Zoo in Maryland. He arrived in July and underwent a standard quarantine period and has slowly been acclimating to his new habitat. Nashville Zoo was selected to receive this male bear as part of the Association of Zoos…
New Business! Everyone welcome Ceramic Pro Murfreesboro to town. Locally owned and operated, located at 340 Westgate Blvd, Suite #102 in Murfreesboro and can be contacted at 615-546-5962.
There were a bunch of big (and little) sweet love bugs at PAWS today. Two giant cats, 2 tiny kittens, a super sweet bunny and a ton of dogs all in need of good homes! A big thank you to A Mortgage Boutique for sponsoring our PAWS videos! PAWS of Rutherford County is located at…
The fire marshals for the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MRFD) and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFR) have issued a mandatory open burning ban for the city limits of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County because of a prolonged period without rainfall. The joint burn ban is effective immediately until conditions improve. “The lack of rain…
Wade “Red” Markum, age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. A native of Cannon County, TN, he was the son of the late George and Altie Melton Markum. Mr. Markum was also preceded in death by his sister and brother in law, Bonnie, and Sid McDonald. Mr. Markum is survived by…